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by exdos
Mon 17 Jul, 2006 12:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Thoughts about the Z3M air intake...
Replies: 5
Views: 923

SpunkyM, I think that you are right about blocking off the brake duct. Only one aperture of the same size as the existing air-intake snorkel from the brake duct should increase the ram pressure into the air-intake. It wouldn't be difficult to manufacture and fit a blanking plate for the brake duct a...
by exdos
Mon 17 Jul, 2006 11:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 - Sport mode?
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Can you give us any links to this mod :?:
by exdos
Sun 16 Jul, 2006 20:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Thoughts about the Z3M air intake...
Replies: 5
Views: 923

Re: Thoughts about the Z3M air intake...

This is in addition to the main air intake which is the the left of the headlight which 'rams' air into the intake supposedly creating positive pressure. I was wondering what the purpose of the pipe in the air duct was? As far as I can tell, what this essentially creates is a venturi effect in the ...
by exdos
Sun 16 Jul, 2006 16:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Water up the exhaust when washing!
Replies: 9
Views: 1212

Re: Water

Why not put a polythene bag over the exhaust outlets before washing the car? Prevention is better than cure, as BMW silencers are not stainless steel. I've got a pair of ///M rear silencers partially dissected in my shed (for experimentation purposes) and I can assure you that they are made of stai...
by exdos
Tue 27 Jun, 2006 12:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Somethings wrong....! - FIXED!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1213

Is the car infrequently driven, or, driven on relatively short trips with lots of starting? Perhaps the battery isn't getting fully charged up often enough.

Do you have a "Tracker" fitted? This and your alarm are constant drains on the battery.
by exdos
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 07:43
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Personal Number plates
Replies: 35
Views: 4621

I have on retention:
P12SED
P13SED
P4ONE
P4ONES
When someone offers me megabucks they will be sold.
by exdos
Tue 20 Jun, 2006 14:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Climate control - Air vent temp Q
Replies: 2
Views: 390

The simplest test for the efficiency of your air con is to turn the temperature dial to "full blue", turn the fan up to "4" and then press both the air con and "recirculation" buttons and it should soon come out of the vents very cold. If it doesn't, then it's likely yo...
by exdos
Mon 19 Jun, 2006 10:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pedals Adjustable?
Replies: 10
Views: 1113

Excuse my ignorance but I am just curious to know exactly what 'heel and toe' is? Heel and toe, is a technique where you keep your heel on the accelerator and your toe on the brake at the same time so that you are operating both brake and accelerator simultaneously. The reason that you do this is t...
by exdos
Mon 19 Jun, 2006 10:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pedals Adjustable?
Replies: 10
Views: 1113

You mention that the job is tricky, does it involve drilling the accellerator pedal? Have you done this yourself? Does it solve the heel & toe problem? Thanks again. Chumley, To fit the brake and clutch pedals, all you need to do is fit the 4 screws to each ACS pedal covers and then fasten the ...
by exdos
Mon 19 Jun, 2006 09:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pedals Adjustable?
Replies: 10
Views: 1113

The pedals are not adjustable. The answer to this one is to get yourself a set of AC Schnitzer pedals such as these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-AC-Schnitzer-Manual-Pedals-MT-E30-E34-E36-E46-M3-M5_W0QQitemZ8076967956QQcategoryZ40197QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The covers that fit on the clutch and brake pedal...
by exdos
Fri 16 Jun, 2006 08:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Splash Guard (Under Tray Fixings) '98 M
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

board, These trays are meant to stay put and not fall off. The fact that it fell off would indicate that the last time the tray was removed it was not re-fitted properly. If the last time the tray was off to do part of the servicing was at the garage where your car now sits, then the finger must sur...
by exdos
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 20:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Splash Guard (Under Tray Fixings) '98 M
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

board, I've had this part off on my MC and it wasn't rocket science to fix. If you can get under the car you'll see that the front end of the tray has to be inserted first and then when that's in place, the tray simply bolts onto the other panels through the metal cleats that fit over the holes in t...
by exdos
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 09:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster Exhaust System For Sale
Replies: 16
Views: 1297

Personally, I think poobah has been badly treated in this thread.

Giving advice and an opinion in one posting is surely quite sufficient.
by exdos
Wed 07 Jun, 2006 11:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Aero Ducts
Replies: 1
Views: 473

The "aero ducts" (I'd actually call them flaps) are there for a reason. When air passes under the flaps it increases in speed and in accordance with Bernouilli, the pressure of air will drop, thus reducing the presuure in front of the wheel which will help to reduce drag and help to disper...
by exdos
Tue 06 Jun, 2006 12:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 3050

Go for Falken 451s. They're not a fashionable make but they are outstanding on both wet and dry and they're cheap, so you can afford to drive on new rubber more often. Mine have given me terrific road holding and they've been punished for more than 6k miles on my M Coupe with KW Variant 3 suspension...
by exdos
Tue 30 May, 2006 09:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Stainless or not......
Replies: 9
Views: 1105

I did the magnet test and yes it is stainless, i also spoke to my mate at the local BMW dealers and he confirmed that it is, so that's me £411.00 better off as i won't booking in to Loglife Cardiff to have them fit one, I also ordered two BMW polished chrome/stainless finishers for the rear box as ...
by exdos
Sun 28 May, 2006 17:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Stainless or not......
Replies: 9
Views: 1105

The OEM exhausts on the ///M are stainless. Put a magnet to them to show that they're not the sort of steel that usually rusts. Since stainless steel is an alloy, it's normal that occasionally the mixing of metals is not entirely a perfect homogenous mix. So an area of greater percentage of Iron tha...
by exdos
Fri 26 May, 2006 13:18
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Failing VANOS - what exactly is that noise?
Replies: 34
Views: 11097

S50 = Single Vanos S54 = Double vanos I would suggest that the reason why the Double Vanos appears to be more reliable could be down to the fact that the Double Vanos is constantly working whilst the engine is running thus being permanently lubricated with flowing oil, whereas the Single Vanos only ...
by exdos
Thu 25 May, 2006 18:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: z3M Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 2531

Try Adrian Flux on a limited mileage policy.
by exdos
Tue 23 May, 2006 13:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rear Koni Shocks
Replies: 30
Views: 3167

Do you need to remove drive shafts to get the rear springs out as I had to do on the E36? In which case I will need a new set of drive shaft flange bolts? Any further advise? To remove the rear springs, you can make the job a bit easier by undoing the stabiliser links to the rear ARB. Also, if you ...
by exdos
Mon 22 May, 2006 16:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: Opinions on induction?
Replies: 21
Views: 3346

Is that not the reason behind the "exdos mod" then? if they are not badly engineered, why play with it? I am sure BMW engineers deliberately designed the air-filter box on the MC and MR the way that it is. The precise reason why the engineers decided to deliberately strangle the airflow w...
by exdos
Mon 22 May, 2006 15:40
Forum: Performance
Topic: Opinions on induction?
Replies: 21
Views: 3346

SpunkyM,

I misread you. I thought you were implying the various Z3 intakes were badly engineered.
by exdos
Mon 22 May, 2006 13:04
Forum: Performance
Topic: Opinions on induction?
Replies: 21
Views: 3346

SpunkyM wrote:
You might just possiby be able to get an extra few bhp by going to a very effective cold feed system compared to a very badly engineered standard system but more likely you'll just get more intake noise!
Why do you say the standard system is badly engineered :?:
by exdos
Mon 22 May, 2006 09:34
Forum: Performance
Topic: Opinions on induction?
Replies: 21
Views: 3346

I've had K&N kits on several cars but have held back fitting one on my Zed as I've heard that the oil used to treat them damages a sensor, is this true. I like the sound of the Gruppe and would fit it, if it definitely does no damage, frankly the claimed gains are negligible 7-10 BHP. Use Optim...
by exdos
Thu 18 May, 2006 18:24
Forum: Performance
Topic: Opinions on induction?
Replies: 21
Views: 3346

Airfilter is the same on these as the 3.2 M engine so if its ok for an M it should flow easily enough for a 2.8. The box is practically the same (if not the same). The air filter is the same but the air-filter box is only similar to that of the ///M. The ///M gets air from behind the N/S front head...
by exdos
Thu 18 May, 2006 14:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Buying an M coupe: questions!!
Replies: 7
Views: 910

Hey mate! Are you Ozzy?? I came back home from Oz last November! I spent there about 6 months..the BEST country I've ever been (great cars as well!!!)! Importing cars from Germany is possible, but thogh we are in the EC is really difficult to register a car imported from another country!! I could h...
by exdos
Wed 17 May, 2006 09:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Buying an M coupe: questions!!
Replies: 7
Views: 910

Re: Buying an M coupe: questions!!

Hi guys I'm Italian and I'm new of the forum I 'm looking for an M coupe and I was wondering if someone uf tou can help me answering to some questions I know that there are two different engines for the European market place (S50 and S54) Do you know if there are many differences between the engine...
by exdos
Wed 10 May, 2006 21:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 2006 Z4 coupe and M
Replies: 12
Views: 2317

Being my usual late self into the fray - have to agree with Alfie - GT6 was such a cutey - had the plesure of a Mimosa Mk3 with stage 2 for a couple of years - not an easy drive but shed loads of character.. main reason I bought the Z3M so this is kind of full circle for me.. 8-) I had a MkII GT6 i...
by exdos
Thu 04 May, 2006 12:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rear Koni Shocks
Replies: 30
Views: 3167

The KW Variant 2 kit comes with Koni rear shocks which have adjustment for rebound. Whatever the specification, they don't work on the MC because the inherent bump/compression setting (fixed at manufacture) is far too soft to match the springs supplied by KW.

You pays yer money.........
by exdos
Wed 03 May, 2006 10:44
Forum: Performance
Topic: Performance Exhaust for 2.2 Sport
Replies: 10
Views: 2237

Strut brace and uprated anti-roll bars are relatively cheap mods and will improve the handling.
by exdos
Sun 30 Apr, 2006 12:49
Forum: Performance
Topic: Need some info
Replies: 3
Views: 936

The distance between the centres of the two points of attachment is 1220mm.

I am presently working on a butt-strut project, would you care to share what it is you are up to? (by PM if you prefer)

BTW, I see you live in "Cow Yed City" :wink:
by exdos
Thu 27 Apr, 2006 17:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Difficult to engage reverse...
Replies: 7
Views: 533

Get the garage to look at the shift mechanism. The selector gate might need repositioning.
by exdos
Thu 27 Apr, 2006 09:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

I think ground-to-air missiles is the answer :evil: :!:
by exdos
Thu 27 Apr, 2006 09:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

No the chopper also records from what I hear, you ever seen a white rectangle in the road? About a couple of feet wide and a foot long? These are usually a set distance apart. They can be measured either from the air, or from the ground if the traffic cop can see both markers. Those markings are ge...
by exdos
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 22:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

Giles wrote:Personally I'm surprised more people don't drive around with false plates these days :|
The thought is going through my head ........
by exdos
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 17:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

The chopper is used to measure the time it takes for a vehicle to cross two points in the road. A waiting car then pulls you over. Its mainly for drivers that are "visibly fast" though. So the chopper operator sees, say, a red car travelling along the A*** towards a waiting police car and...
by exdos
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 12:11
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

So what technology do they use to use to actually monitor your speed? I can see how ANPR can trace you though.

In the light of recent news that there are 1000 released prisoners who should have been deported one would think Police time could be better spent elsewhere :head: :head: :head:
by exdos
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 08:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Speed camera in Wales
Replies: 25
Views: 1263

Paul.Stuhlfelder wrote:Usually mobile along that stretch, could have even been a chopper!
Since when have the police been using helicopter speed cameras? I'm sure that this would be easy to do, but never heard of it being done in practice.
by exdos
Mon 24 Apr, 2006 20:36
Forum: Performance
Topic: CG-lock
Replies: 8
Views: 1848

I've recently obtained a CG-Lock and would definitely recommend them to anyone who likes to drive spiritedly. It keeps your backside planted on the seat and stops the lateral sliding on the leather. This improves the "seat-of-pants" feedback and you feel more "at one" with the ca...
by exdos
Sat 22 Apr, 2006 18:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My new S54 ///M - issues!
Replies: 19
Views: 1456

I've never actually written a "How to" do the Exdos mod because it's ssoooooooooooooo simple. Basically all you do is remove the air filter cartridge from the ///M air intake and look inside the air-filter box and you will see an oval pipe inside the box which delivers air from the front b...
by exdos
Sat 22 Apr, 2006 12:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My new S54 ///M - issues!
Replies: 19
Views: 1456

Phil wrote:I agree with Alex. Third is good for about 110 and fifth at 30mph sounds as if the engine will be labouring big time. Try it in appropriate gears and see what it sounds like.
Do my Exdos mod and the car will happily pootle along at idling revs in 5th gear 8-)
by exdos
Fri 14 Apr, 2006 19:17
Forum: Performance
Topic: M induction
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Exdos: Do you (or anyone else for that matter) believe the lagging makes a difference? I've not seen that done before. I've got my air intake completely lagged with some heat reflective/insulative material and the air always enters the manifold at ambient temperature, irrespective of the temperatur...
by exdos
Tue 11 Apr, 2006 15:04
Forum: Performance
Topic: just some pic of my nos kit fitted
Replies: 16
Views: 4616

Topfuelking,

What did the kit cost?
How much would fitting normally cost?
What price a cylinder of NO?
What's the additional insurance premium?

TIA
by exdos
Thu 30 Mar, 2006 11:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Help needed buying z3m coupe
Replies: 15
Views: 1579

Or if you are a Parma supporter :wink:
by exdos
Sun 26 Mar, 2006 11:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Re: wheels

babyduck wrote:can anyone piont me in the right direction for some new weels for my 1998 z3m roadster i would like to keep the deep dish type thanks ,
If you're looking for some "stars" there's a set available here.

http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=3869
by exdos
Thu 23 Mar, 2006 13:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Those of you who have lowered your Z3M
Replies: 18
Views: 2086

Where did you buy the Bilstein suspension kit from? Did you rely on the seller to provide you with the correct package for your car or did you specify a particular "mix 'n' match" of dampers and springs? You really shoulkd take this up with your immediate supplier because, in law, they are...
by exdos
Thu 23 Mar, 2006 12:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Those of you who have lowered your Z3M
Replies: 18
Views: 2086

Feint heart never won fair lady. Why do you think you won't get very far? I got KW to swap its crappy V2 for V3 for me. It took a lot of doing and making a lot of "noise", but I got there in the end because I was RIGHT and KW knew it. Bilstein might not make the springs, but if it supplies...
by exdos
Thu 23 Mar, 2006 11:54
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Those of you who have lowered your Z3M
Replies: 18
Views: 2086

c_w,

Why are you reluctant to approach Bilstein with this problem :?:

I'm sure that they know the "spring rate" of the springs which they have supplied to you, so it woul'dn't be difficult for Bilstein to increase the rate to cure the problem.
by exdos
Thu 09 Mar, 2006 13:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Greetings from Finland
Replies: 12
Views: 1463

Anybody who loves the Oxford Green and Evergreen interior might be interested in an M Coupe that's for sale in that colour combo (not mine). It does look good in "the flesh".

It's for sale on http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=2098
by exdos
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 11:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replacing rear shocks & top mounts
Replies: 16
Views: 1720

Measured the height to the wheel arch last night, it sits 645mm on the front and 655 on the rear. So if the MR is the same as the MC I’ve dropped 20 and 15 mm respectively. If I replaced the dampers will this put me back to original height or will the drop be due to the springs? To be pedantic, it'...

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